Deputy Project Manager, Municipal

Cobb, Fendley & Associates•Houston, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Their multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. CobbFendley is always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance their ability to provide clients with exceptional service. At CobbFendley, people are their most valued resource, offering a New Hire Program for successful onboarding, Development Opportunities for professional and personal growth through in-house training and collaborative resources, and a competitive Compensation + Benefits package. The company also provides Paid Parental Leave, an extended Winter Holiday closure, and engages in Community Engagement focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions. CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager for their Houston office.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience within a discipline, including 1 year under the tutelage of a Project Manager I+.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, etc.), and quality management.
Skills including leadership, communication, time, risk, quality and financial management, negotiation, and problem-solving.
Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy.
Must be listed as a Task Manager in Vantagepoint.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook software.
Utilize Microsoft Project software.
Utilize Bluebeam software.
Utilize WaterCAD, SewerCAD software.

Responsibilities

Develop a working knowledge of weekly budget report in Vantagepoint.
Assist in the preparation of scope of work (SOW) and levels of effort (LOE) for proposals for authorizations.
Assist in the preparation of invoices and advise project managers of outstanding payments, including coordination with accounting.
Assist and familiar with the contract and subcontract review process through the Contracts Department and appropriate filing and adhere to jurisdictional requirements and company-established signature matrix protocol.
Follow company-established QA/QC process and project safety plans.
Communicate and collaborate within the department, other disciplines and regions, and corporate resources.
Ensure meeting minutes are logged and send to respective parties.
Assist with marketing requests including but not limited to requests for qualifications (RFQ), proposals, resumes, etc.
Adhere to project schedules set by the client.
Attend meetings with supervisors and complete requests as assigned.
Be responsive and accessible and assist with addressing problems and concerns timely.
Provide feedback on staff performance to management periodically including for annual evaluation.
Assist with recruiting project team members.
May give direction to support staff assigned to project(s) by supervisor and project manager(s).
Work on projects that include Groundwater Treatment Plant Design and Permitting.
Work on projects that include Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Permitting.
Work on projects that include Sanitary Sewer Design, Force Mains.
Work on projects that include Waterline Design.
Work on projects that include Traffic Control.
Work on projects that include Project Manual.
Work on projects that include Construction Contract & Specs.
Work on projects that include Permits & Regulatory.
Work on projects that include Water and Sewer System Modeling.
Work on projects that include Calculating Quantities.

Benefits

New Hire Program
Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) Matching
Profit-sharing Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer Funded Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education Programs
Fully paid leave of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases
Fully paid leave of two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1